maximized 1 of 2

past tense of maximize

maximized

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of maximized
Adjective
The show maximized the lead-up to the episode with seven separate Instagram Reels to drum up interest and acquire new viewers. John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Federal attorneys said the collusion maximized profits for landlords while stifling competition. Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025 So much eye-candy value is maximized by David Schuurman’s widescreen photography, which frequently indulges us further with sweeping drone’s-eye views of spectacular landscapes. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025 As one of The Americana’s original tenants on the North Shore of Long Island, Lillian and Paul Hirshleifer ran Hirshleifer’s as a team and maximized her striking fashion sense. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
Verb
  • That Carroll took such umbrage only increased Harbaugh’s smile, making for a better story.
    Jay Paris, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Central to the protocol’s anti-aging effects is its impact on VO2 max, the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during exercise.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Even if you hand-water with a hose, watering in the morning not only provides the plant with water in time for the heat of the day, but also allows the maximum amount of time for the leaves to dry before the cool evening temperatures arrive.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Silksong just passed up yesterday’s 562,000 concurrent Steam playercount record, a stunning number for a $20 indie game, though obviously boosted by its mythological status after seven years of waiting from fans.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The inability, or decision not, to sell players who would have boosted the club’s spending power is a subjective call made by United’s key decision-makers that will never sit right with some supporters.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Go slow and controlled with this exercise for maximal benefit.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Two decades on, Israel is again acting with maximal force and minimal diplomacy—and again without a credible end state.
    Yonatan Touval, Time, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • And research has shown that skilled field trades like those that service the electric system stand to be augmented, not replaced, by artificial intelligence tools such as predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics.
    Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Panchagnula champions augmented intelligence—where AI amplifies human expertise rather than replaces it, using human-in-the-loop workflows.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • McDaniels' favorite pass was a max-protect play-action throw with only two receivers downfield.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Not only are there more max contracts out there than there were a half decade ago, but there are also fewer max-level performers.
    Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • There will be enhanced medical and sports science areas.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The semiconductor industry and the equipment that support that industry are showing robust continuous growth in most parts of the world supporting consumer, industrial and data center applications.
    Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Throughout most of the game, the Bears were dominating the day.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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